Job Description:

• 1) Teaches elementary and secondary school subjects to physically impaired students, adapting teaching techniques and methods of instruction to meet individual needs of students in schools, hospitals, and students' homes: Plans curriculum and prepares lessons and other materials, considering factors, such as individual needs, abilities, learning levels, and physical limitations of students.

• 2) Confers with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social worker, and others to develop educational program for student.

• 3) Instructs students with observable orthopedic impairments, as well as those with internal impairment, such as heart condition.

• 4) Arranges and adjusts tools, work aids, and equipment utilized by students in classroom, such as specially equipped worktables, computers, typewriters, and mechanized page turners.

• 5) Devises special teaching tools, techniques, and equipment.

• 6) Instructs students in academic subjects and other activities designed to provide learning experience.

• 7) Confers with other members of staff to develop programs to maximize students' potentials.

• 8) May assist members of medical staff in rehabilitation programs for students.

• 9) May be required to have certification from state.